Teaching Assistants Wanted - SEN Schools in Dover Location: Dover, Kent Contract: Full-time Term-Time Only Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with several specialist schools in the Dover area who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These schools support students aged 10-16 with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and moderate learning needs.Many of the students have faced disruption in their education and benefit enormously from a calm, structured, and nurturing environment-something these schools work hard to provide every single day.Key Responsibilities:Supporting students with their learning, both in and out of the classroomHelping to manage behaviour in a supportive and constructive wayWorking one-to-one or in small groups to deliver personalised interventionsPromoting emotional well-being and social developmentWorking closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionalsIdeal Candidates Will Have:A passion for working with children and young people with additional needsResilience, empathy and strong communication skillsExperience in an SEN, alternative provision or pastoral setting (desirable but not essential)A proactive attitude and a willingness to learnA Child-only DBS on the update service ..... full job details .....